How Does Heathcliff Change Throughout The Novel

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Catherine stays in Thurshcross Grange for around five weeks. Mrs. Linton taught her some manners, and how to be a proper young lady. When she returns back for Christmas, Heathcliff sees her, and greets her. At first, Cathy would try to avoid him, and she also told him that he was to dirty for her. But after a while she became more interested in him, to the point where she was being very caring . Catherine thinks that both Edgar and Hindley mistreated Heathcliff. After they had the dinner Catherine goes and visits Heathcliff. Catherine and Heathcliff are in love with each other. Even Though, Cathy marries Edgar only for his social status, she stills cares for Heathcliff. She thinks Edgar is a very handsome , young, and cheerful guy, but

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